Process Server & Court Filing in Delaware County, OH

Courts we file and serve in

4 Delaware County courthouses

E-filing required: Permissive (Common Pleas; attorneys and pro se parties encouraged but not required to e-file)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: 210.00 USD court cost deposit (up to 5 defendants; 235.00 for 6+) per R.C. 2303.20; effective Jan 2, 2026
Family law petition fee: Divorce without children 385.00, with children 485.00; dissolution without children 355.00, with children 455.00 (court cost deposit; effective Jan 2, 2026)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Divisions145 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015(740) 833-2593Probate, Juvenile

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division117 N. Union St., Delaware, OH 43015(740) 833-2530Civil, Criminal

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division117 N. Union St., Level 400, Delaware, OH 43015(740) 833-2025Family

Delaware County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division117 N. Union St., Level 300, Delaware, OH 43015(740) 833-2500Civil, Criminal

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Delaware County court information on 1Court

Our services in Delaware County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Delaware County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Delaware County?

1Court lists e-filing in Delaware County as: Permissive (Common Pleas; attorneys and pro se parties encouraged but not required to e-file). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Delaware County courthouses hear civil cases?

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, Delaware County Clerk of Courts, Legal Division. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Delaware County?

210.00 USD court cost deposit (up to 5 defendants; 235.00 for 6+) per R.C. 2303.20; effective Jan 2, 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Delaware County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Delaware County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Delaware County, Ohio